Beginning 1	Developing 2	Focused 3	Exemplary 4
Contribution to group					Score
· Punctuality	Doesn't  hand in assignments.	Hands in many assignments late.	Hands in most assignments on time.	Hands in all assignments on time.
· Research Information	Does not collect information.	Contributes little information.	Contributes information that mainly relates.	Contributes a good deal of relevant information.
· Shares Information	Keeps information to self and doesn't share with group.	Shares some information with the group.	Shares important information with the group.	Communicates and shares all information with the group.
Cooperation within group
· Cooperates with group   members	Never cooperates.	Seldom cooperates.	Usually cooperates.	Always cooperates.
· Listens to group members	Always talking and never allows others to speak.	Talks much  of the time and rarely allows others to speak.	Talks too much at times but usually is a good listener.	Balances listening and speaking well.
· Makes fair decisions	Always wants things their way.	Often sides with friends and doesn't consider all viewpoints.	Usually considers all viewpoints.	Total team player.
Responsibility to group members
· Fulfills duties	Does not perform any duties.	Performs very little in way  of duties.	Performs nearly all duties.	Performs all duties.
· Shares responsibility	Always relies on others to do work.	Rarely does work - needs constant reminding.	Usually does the work - seldom need reminding.	Always does assigned work without being reminded.
				Total

Cooperative Group Rubric

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